Kawah Ijen is a volcano unlike any other, located on the extreme east of the island of Java. You can see unique phenomena there which are bound to impress you.

Kawah Ijen - a trip to the bowels of the earth

Catch nature unawares as she wakes up...or at least that's what it feels like when you are on the wonderful 2,329 metre high Mount Bromo, on the east of the island of Java. An absolutely spectacular and unforgettable moment.  If you don't appreciate nature then don't bother!

Bromo, the pearl of Java

If we have loved the Island of Gods, the pearl of Indonesia, which has had such great tourist success for many years now, we can't deny that it is suffering for its fame. The environment is deteriorating year by year, mainly due to the plague of plastic which is everywhere and which the government does nothing about. Rubbish is not treated and the plastic remains.

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Bali is a paradise on earth, and it's not for nothing that it's called the Island of Gods. You need to stay there for several days if you really want to appreciate everything it has to offer. This is a brief presentation of the things to see in Bali.

Welcome to the Island of Gods and all its marvels.

Denpasar is the main city of Bali island, it is to and from here that domestic and international flights land and take off.

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Selamat Detang! Indonesia was born under a lucky travel star: amazing deep sea diving, treks along a volcano rim, exquisite landscapes as varied as virgin jungle and terraced rice paddies, a cuisine of a thousand flavours. There is no doubt that the innumerable attributes of this country will delight travellers … But a trip to Bali or to Indonesia, is not only the discovery of incomparable natural wonders, it is also an encounter with an extraordinary culture. It is the largest archipelago in the world, with 13,000 islands (some say up to 17,000!), it is also the fourth most populated country in the world with 240 million inhabitants. With ancient connections to India and China, and later with the Middle East, what was once a trade route quickly became a crossroad for cultural exchange. This history explains why there are still, to this day, many religious practices (Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Animism), coexisting side by side in Indonesia.

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 Sanur, the charming and relaxing seaside resort.

Kelurahan Sanur

Small fishing village on Bali's north-eastern coast.

Amed

An active volcano culminating at 7641 feet in  Bromo Tengger Semeru National  Park in East Java. 

Gunung Bromo

At 3,140 metres tall, Mount Agung is Bali's highest point .

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For the whole of my <a href="/indonesia/">trip in Bali,</a> I tried to alternate between the countryside and the sea. Having had a great time on Amed's beaches I decided to go into the neighbouring dry foothills to climb Mont Agung, a superb volcano that had been watching me from afar for several days. I had hardly got to sleep when the alarm rang to announce the beginning of this physical challenge. Our little team of Belgians, French, Balinese and Poles started our climb, guided only by the halo of light thrown onto the steep slopes by our headlamps. Accompanied by the noise of the rain we climbed the 1,500 metres that separated us from the mist covered tops of the volcano. Once we finally started to see the crater, the walk became a climb and we were nearly crawling when we arrived just in time to see the sun rise.
The effort was well rewarded by breathtaking scenery: a sea of mist, an incredible view over the caldera, the sea below and, jutting through the clouds in the distance, Lombok's most famous volcano, Mount Rinjani. We finally understood why the Balinese call Mount Agung the home of the gods.

At 3,140 metres tall, Mount Agung is Bali's highest point .

The climb up Mount Agung is not an easy thing but is really worth the effort, if only for the panorama that you see once up there. There are several possible paths to climb up there, the most difficult begins at Besakih temple and requires about 6 to 7 hours. Another path leaves from Pasar Agung temple and is of easier access, take note though that the climb is sometimes difficult and the ground can be very slippery, so being physically fit will make the hike much easier for you. It is also best to avoid the months of January and February during which Mount Agung receives downpours... What can I say about the scenery except that it is magnificent? The luxuriant vegetation at the foot of the volcano slowly gives way to a more hostile setting of rock and ash on which nothing grows. Once up there, the view on the crater and the surroundings is grandiose. A climb reserved for trekking enthusiasts !

Mount Agung is the highest summit on Bali island, the top of this volcano that is sacred to the inhabitants culminates at a little over 9900 ft.

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